Can't figure out how to take out old, burned out cooktop light from microwave, model EM-S8000.

Sanyo EM-S8000

the last two microwaves ive put new fuses in ive had to take the full cover off ,the covers are usually held in place by several screws at the back and bottom when you remove it you can see the fuse

It does have a line fuse. This link should help you identify the location and replacement. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=208280. Hope this helps you.

Replace the door switches.

Their is a fuse insite the body behind the control panel. You need to replace the fuse.

Sounds like a component failure in the microwave circuit.

It will be one or more of the following -

Fuse
Diode
Capacitor
Transformer
Magnetron

Reply back and I can help you more. These failures happens to new or old microwaves.

you will have to take it off the wall. There should be three screws in the cabinet above the unit . 1. unplug unit 2 place a large towel under unit to protect stove or cabinet 3 have someone support unit while u remove threee phillips screws 4 the back will hang on the wall rotate down lift and remove. the turn table is usually ran by a rubber belt and motor. Hope this was helpful please rate me

I'm confused! You say you cannot read? OR, You cannot read the fuse. Remember on fuses, voltage rating is as important as amps. What is the make and model? is there a diagram of the wiring inside? get someone to read the amps (fuse) to you.
Note: Most common is a 15amp (for M/W Oven). Can be purchased at most Hardware Stores.
CAUTION!! Do not over-rate or under-rate the fuse. If it blows with the correct fuse in it Do Not put in a higher amperage fuse!! Can everyone say FIRE!!

If you or a friend decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

A microwave can be dead for many reasons.

If it goes dead for a while during or after cooking then comes back on, the magnetron is probably overheating and causing the magnetron thermostat to open. Then when it cools, it closes the circuit and allows power through again.

If it's intermittent or random, it may be a bad connection, usually on the control board or a loose fuse holder.

If it went dead almost immediately after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a shorted high-voltage capacitor.

If it went dead a few seconds after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a failing high-voltage transformer.

If it goes dead or blows the breaker when you plug it in or open or close the door, then there's a problem with a door switch or door switch mount.

If the fuse is good, it may be an open thermostat or thermal cutout on or near the magnetron or on top of the cavity / body of the oven.

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